National Tariff Commission (NTC) — Contract Hiring: Econometric Expert & Legal Assistant
National Tariff Commission (NTC) · Lahore · Dunya,
Job advertisement published in Dunya on Thursday, 24 September 2026, listed under Lahore, Pakistan. Issued by National Tariff Commission (NTC).
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National Tariff Commission (NTC), Government of Pakistan, invites applications for two contract positions to support trade defence, tariff analysis and related legal matters. Appointments are on a contract basis (initial term of one to two years) with possible extension based on performance. Candidates must apply through the National Job Portal (www.njp.gov.pk) within 15 days of publication and present original and attested documents when called. No TA/DA is admissible for the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called.
| Sr # | Position | No. of Slots | Qualifications, Experience & Key Responsibilities / Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Econometric Expert / Economist | 01 |
Qualification: PhD or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Economics with specialization in International Trade, Econometrics or Applied Economics. Experience: At least 8+ years in applied economics or quantitative trade research, including impact analysis of tariff changes, tariff analysis and trade remedy/anti-dumping related injury analysis. Mandatory Skills: Proficiency in Stata, R, Python or equivalent; expertise in Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models, Partial Equilibrium modelling, General Algebraic Modelling System (GAMS), EViews/SPSS; tariff optimization; export product development; evaluation of sectoral competitiveness; value-addition and productivity enhancement; understanding of consumer welfare and technology transfer issues. |
| 2 | Legal Assistant | 01 |
Qualification: Graduate, preferably a law graduate from an HEC-recognized institution. Key Responsibilities: Support preparation of responses, submissions, pleadings and legal documentation for proceedings before courts, tribunals and appellate forums; manage court processes and related matters; provide inputs for litigation and appellate proceedings; conduct comparative studies on trade and tariff-related legal issues; maintain case diaries and periodic progress reports; conduct legal research on domestic and international trade laws (including WTO agreements, trade remedy regimes and administrative law); assist in drafting legal opinions, briefing notes, summaries, reports, memoranda and analytical papers; assist in legal review of anti-dumping, countervailing duty and safeguard investigations; maintain legal databases, records and research repositories; and perform other legal research, analytical or drafting assignments as assigned by senior legal management. |
Terms & Application: Initial contract term is one to two years; extension and remuneration (lump-sum) depend on performance and will be reviewed annually (possible 5%–15% increase). Applicants must apply via the National Job Portal (www.njp.gov.pk) within 15 days of publication. Only shortlisted candidates meeting eligibility will be called for interview. The Commission reserves the right to short-list, reject any application, or cancel the hiring process without prior notice. Experience is counted after obtaining the relevant qualification. No TA/DA admissible.
Published in Dunya on Thursday, 24 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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